Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 4.41% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 1.2% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 3.01% of Patients had UTIs

This measures the percentage of long-term care patients which had UTI's. While more infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it is problematic to compare between nursing homes due to nursing homes having inconsistent reporting standards.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 2.82% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term care patients who were administered antipsychotic medication. Excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such medications are not medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities may need to rely on these medications due to having more residents with cognitive disorders.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 24% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients taking antianxiety drugs.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 14.39% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term residents showing signs of depression.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 72.02% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home patients, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 4.67% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Some would argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 15.09% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 15.09% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 14.09% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center, 80.1% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements.